Casey from Shreveport, Louisiana spotted this on the Coke machine in the office break room. she clarifies: “Henry G.’s comment is in reference to the increase in price, not Katie’s wanting more Coke Zero.”
Meanwhile, Breanna in L.A. saw this somewhat amusing notice in a liquor store on the corner of Hollywood and Wine. (“Did someone pee on it?” she wonders.)
related: I’d like to buy the world a…Gatorade?
158 responses so far ↓
#1
Wade
Coke cures incontinence?
Is there no limit to its power?
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:02 pm rating: 23
#2
Wade
$125 for a damn soda?!?!
That is BS!
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:05 pm rating: 18
#3
Canthz_B
Does warm soda/pop cause incontinence?
Shouldn’t this sign be on the restroom doors?
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:15 pm rating: 0
#4
Olivia
This much thinking shouldn’t have to go into anything related to soda… my head hurts.
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:17 pm rating: 1
#5
Canthz_B
It looks like note #1 has been saved in My Documents. In case the costs rise again they can just handwrite in the new price.
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:20 pm rating: 1
#6
Wade
If you really felt sorry for the incontinent, you would allow them to consume their warm, stolen drinks in the bathroom.
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:24 pm rating: 13
#7
anglophile
I wonder how badly they mangled “inconvenience” for the spell-checker to replace it with “incontinent”. Off to perform tests….
Results are in! First try: “inconvinent” comes up as “incontinent”. I’m a little disappointed. I thought I’d have to work a little harder than that.
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:26 pm rating: 14
#8
Canthz_B
“Sorry for the incontinent, Depends are sold eight miles up the road!”
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:29 pm rating: 1
#9
Rocky
Oh My God!!!! There is just way too much material here – where to begin, where to end, ooooh, my head is spinning.
And for some reason have unreasonable urge to pee!
I’ll leave this one up to you guys, you do it so very, very well.
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:30 pm rating: 2
#10
Wade
I don’t think I would buy any shampoo at that convenience store.
or Snapple.
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:39 pm rating: 2
#11
Canthz_B
If Coke Company repairs the cooler can we pee in it again?
–The Incontinent
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:40 pm rating: 4
#12
Writer, Rejected
I think because coke can eat away at rust on metal, it probably has the same effect on the detrusor muscle of the bladder…..hence the incontinence problem. Makes a lot of sense, really.
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:50 pm rating: 4
#13
raiseyourglass
LOL! Just DEPENDS on if the coke guy can fix it. pun intended (spell check only works if you know english)
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:58 pm rating: 0
#14
raiseyourglass
so does this make coke #1 or #2….
have a coke and a smile….
time for the pepsi challenge….
time to do a dew…
Dec 6, 2007 at 10:05 pm rating: 0
#15
Writer, Rejected
Coke Zero has splenda in it. Have you noticed how freaking crazy people are for those little yellow packets? Always shoveling them into their purses and pockets and asking for it by name. I think there’s really crack crystals in that stuff. No wonder Katie wants more, more, more.
Dec 6, 2007 at 10:09 pm rating: 0
#16
raiseyourglass
note 1- two questions.
1. $1.25 for canned soda I agree that’s B.S. I’d strike.
2. Do they even make coke zero still?
Dec 6, 2007 at 10:13 pm rating: 1
#17
WanderingPenguin
I don’t see anywhere on that first note where it indicates that that’s the price for one drink. Between that and the mangled grammar (“…the price of drinks have gone up…”) I am going to assume that $125 will buy you that whole machine and all the drinks in it.
Seems like rather a bargain to me. Unless that machine dispenses warm soda, in which case you will blow all your profits on Depends.
Dec 6, 2007 at 11:00 pm rating: 6
#18
mamason
So the price of drinks has gone up due the rising cost of… ummm… drinks?
This message brought to you by the joint efforts of the Department of Redundancy Department and the American Society For Obvious Statements of America.
Dec 7, 2007 at 12:09 am rating: 15
#19
mamason
I think it’s lovely that the proprietors of this fine establishment feel such compassion for the incontinent that they post it publicly.
Dec 7, 2007 at 12:12 am rating: 4
#20
Rain
Anglophile is right. It doesn’t take much to get “inconvenience” spell-checked to “incontinent.” I’ve seen documents in the past (from my fearless leaders, of course!) with the same error.
And to raiseyourglass, I just got a coupon at the grocery store checkout for a free Coke Zero. I hate the taste of Splenda more than Aspartame, however, and strongly prefer Tab for that incomparable saccharin taste!
Dec 7, 2007 at 12:32 am rating: 0
#21
Reality
the way that the SORRY is written in red makes you wonder if they really do feel bad for all the incontinent……I wonder if they have ever changed a diaper. Or even worse took 80 year old out for soda? eeeewwww “But Mom there is no public bathroom, I am driving as fast as I can.”
Dec 7, 2007 at 12:40 am rating: 2
#22
mamason
Do you mean to tell me that if those bastards at Coca-Cola would just fix that damn cooler, then I would be able to stop pissing my pants?
Dec 7, 2007 at 12:50 am rating: 0
#23
mamason
Hey! Who do I have to blow to get “Word!”?
Dec 7, 2007 at 12:56 am rating: 0
#24
Canthz_B
What sadistic evil genius is in the business of selling liquor to the incontinent and expressing sympathy for them at the same time?
Dec 7, 2007 at 1:10 am rating: 2
#25
amazon
Anyone familiar with Hollywood, and the number of bums and drunken clubbers that abound, will realize that the incontinence statement makes a lot of sense.
Dec 7, 2007 at 1:22 am rating: 1
#26
Reality
The sign should read: Caution too much liquor may cause incontinence!!! Restrooms for Employees ONLY!
Dec 7, 2007 at 1:22 am rating: 1
#27
Reality
I wonder if Coke owns company that makes Depends? I say it is time to make an investment! Note to self, Call my Broker ASAP!
Dec 7, 2007 at 1:29 am rating: 0
#28
Canthz_B
Incontinence is a dicey term. Are we talking snake-eyes or box-cars?
Dec 7, 2007 at 1:37 am rating: 0
#29
A.A guy
And the marathon for the incontinent begins…now.
Dec 7, 2007 at 2:06 am rating: 2
#30
A.A guy
1.25 for a pop? Is that Canadian or American? I can understand the U.S price being reasonable …but….
Dec 7, 2007 at 2:12 am rating: 7
#31
nerdabilly
If you’re incontinent it’s probably not a good idea to drink Coke in the first place!
That said, the spell-checker issue is understandable, but couldn’t they at least read the sign first?
Dec 7, 2007 at 9:36 am rating: 2
#32
Katzndogz
Wilmore Snack Sales motto:
“We WIL charge you MORE!”
Dec 7, 2007 at 9:40 am rating: 0
#33
GhostWriter
Warm Coke may lead to suffering incontinence, but cold Pepsi promotes relaxing in the ocean.
(that happens to be a pun, so read it again…)
Dec 7, 2007 at 9:48 am rating: 3
#34
unholyghost2003
$1.25 for soda is insane! No. WTF are they doing with all the PROFITS from these machines? Breakroom soda machines should be run AT COST or the profits used to purchase fruit and cake. In my office building cans cost $.50 and bottles cost $1.00 and the PROFITS made on this are used to fund “The Sunshine Fund” (AKA the providers of Fruit and Cake for holiday parties) There is NO WAY IN HELL that they are charging $1.25 and not making money on their staff. BASTARDS!
Dec 7, 2007 at 11:25 am rating: 1
#35
wickedopinion
WP – A new haiku…for you!
This note – not P.A.
Yes, I read the disclaimer.
I’m bored, new note please!
Dec 7, 2007 at 11:26 am rating: 0
#36
unholyghost2003
Happy B-day Karen! (right?) … ever find your V8?
Dec 7, 2007 at 11:28 am rating: 0
#37
Karen
Oh so close, uhg…..LOL
Yes, it would be Happy V8 Abduction Day ! (it’s on my calendar, right underneath Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)
And, Happy Birthday to Lola, if you’re around !
Dec 7, 2007 at 11:36 am rating: 2
#38
Jodi Blaze
So, is incontinence plural for incontinent?
Dec 7, 2007 at 12:33 pm rating: 3
#39
Bas
I am pretty sure that by $ they mean 1 dollar, could have been 90 cents before, maybe.
But ye i want my coke zero back too.
Dec 7, 2007 at 1:36 pm rating: 0
#40
Bucklehoneysuckle
I HATE when people make errors on signs that are posted in public places. I mean, did the note writer blindfold himself to type it AND tape it up?! Did he not READ it himself and realize the mistake?
We just put up a new Veterans War Memorial in my area and my grandpa does masonry work, so he is the one who built it, but on the PLAQUE outside of this VERY EXPENSIVE memorial where they list the people involved, they have Donald H., Contactor. …
CONTACTOR? Come on people, CONTRACTOR, give me an ‘R’!!
AND, there is a sign on the side of the road not far from here that says “Family Dinning”…a freaking BILLBOARD that misspelt DINING. I want to go in and be like “Yes, I’d like to have a Coke without incontinent, and one less ‘N’ please and thanks.”
Wow. I really rambled there, but see how it went full circle?!
Dec 7, 2007 at 2:40 pm rating: 2
#41
mere
katie b. dots her ‘i’ with a heart, doesn’t she?
coke zero= pointless (oh, wait, does it still have the caffeine?)
Dec 7, 2007 at 2:43 pm rating: 0
#42
GhostWriter
Here’s another way that warm Coke can cause incontinence: Place your sleeping friend’s hand in a bowl of warm Coke. Great for slumber parties.
Dec 7, 2007 at 2:45 pm rating: 2
#43
mamason
I am sofa king…
Dec 7, 2007 at 3:58 pm rating: 0
#44
Kite
So the question is, do you say “pop” “soda” “soda-pop” or “coke”?
Dec 7, 2007 at 4:05 pm rating: 0
#45
Canthz_B
“Your books look great Mrs. Wilmore! Profits from soft drink sales are up 25 percent!”
Dec 7, 2007 at 4:32 pm rating: 0
#46
Ariadne
Kite – Here is a handy-dandy map that tells you who calls it what by region. Wonder no more!
Dec 7, 2007 at 4:32 pm rating: 3
#47
Ariadne
uhg – “bubbler” is not one I’ve heard before – but it makes sense to me! I think “other” would also cover one of my favs – “sodie-pop”.
Dec 7, 2007 at 4:43 pm rating: 2
#48
Lurker
It would be “Coke Naught,” not “Coke Zed.”
Dec 7, 2007 at 5:11 pm rating: 1
#49
GhostWriter
Check out the fancy signature on the first note. It looks like a, K – - A – - n, hmm…
OMG- It’s Kanthz B!
Dec 7, 2007 at 5:26 pm rating: 0
#50
summer
Max Headroom is turning over in his grave.
Dec 7, 2007 at 6:52 pm rating: 1
#51
summer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzxHDqUz8Sk
for those who don’t know, and happen to be interested in who Max is. you should know unless you are under 25 years of age. Then if you do I am impressed.
Dec 7, 2007 at 6:58 pm rating: 0
#52
A.A guy
HOGAN……..COOLER!!
Dec 7, 2007 at 8:19 pm rating: 3
#53
summer
keep drinking shit, and keep getting sick, and keep complaining your diet doesn’t work………duhhhh eating a yogurt and a coke zero for lunch doesn’t do anything but fill you up with sugar!!! stop believing commercials!! how annoying am i?
Dec 8, 2007 at 12:14 am rating: 1
#54
park rose
I think (but only rarely) that as there doesn’t seem to be a new note for the weekend, and as I have had a few beers, but (yet) am able to type semi-coherently (gotta love touch typing class), despite not having the lights on, that comments on the fact that note number one is rather ragged around the edges are called for.
I am not imaginative enough, myself, to take the ball and run with it. Maybe it’s not worth it – but hell, once I post it, it’s out there to prosper or die.
And, can I now take the crown for the profusest (sic) use of parentheses ever?
Dec 8, 2007 at 2:38 am rating: 0
#55
Canthz_B
The other portions of the page were used in the same fashion throughout the store:
“Due to the rising cost of Twinkies, the price of Twinkies *have gone up.”, etc.
Dec 8, 2007 at 3:49 am rating: 1
#56
Canthz_B
Damned tree-huggers!
I keep forgetting to nest my comments…must be time for rest…4am, yeah…that’s about right!
Dec 8, 2007 at 4:08 am rating: 0
#57
Lurker
Due to the rising price (and smell) of male cow manure and accidentally-released human urine, the cost of Naughty Coke has are going up to $1.257 per phial. It ain’t much, but then again neither are you.
Dec 8, 2007 at 1:17 pm rating: 0
#58
Writer, Rejected
Have a naughty coke and a smile.
Dec 8, 2007 at 11:41 pm rating: 0
#59
The Sneak
I have a shirt that says that. I got it at Delia’s. :]
Dec 9, 2007 at 12:55 pm rating: 0
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